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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.70, 1,924.74 and 765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.70, 1,924.74 and 765.26 is: 1,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.70 : 1,924.74 = 765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.70/1,924.74 = 765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.70x = 1,924.74 × 765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.70x = 1,472,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,917.87/1,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.08

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